The mulberry is a tree with sweet, juicy fruits that resemble blackberries. Ripe berries are white, red and purple depending on the plant variety.
Plant the tree in slightly acidic soil with a neutral ph.
Choose well-drained soil away from structures, roads and utilities. With good drainage, even clay or sandy soil can be suitable.
The plant will grow in both full and partial sun. However, a large amount of sunlight will help the tree bear fruit more abundantly.
Mulberry trees can withstand frosts down to minus 25 Fahrenheit.
During the growing season, the optimum temperature is 68-86 degrees.
As for watering, use 2-3 gallons weekly the first year. Abundant watering will help form a normal root system.
After rooting, water the tree less often. Severe droughts can cause a poor harvest and fall of berries.
